The Morning Star and Sphere of Dusk
would cycle several times, as Drake recovered from his past experiences and continued to train for the coming great battle. Many raids and assaults were thwarted by Runa and her Ivorborin, until a fierce Ork Warchief and his militia would thwart their efforts. A great many lives would be lost, land would be gained by the enemy, and the empire would lose momentum.Drake would gain and lose many he would hold dear to his heart, but would rise to greet the next dawn.

As the great battle drew near, a war council would be held by many kings and queens throughout Hakon on the fate of the Ork tribes in the Forest Haven of Eriker.

Volundr: My lords, the time has come to put an end to these beasts and end their rebellion.
Eldon:Minister, our armies are stretched thin due to the war with the dragons and we cannot receive extra soldiers to aid in this matter.
Ava: Not even lady Runa could best one of the pig-childrens chiefs.Do you have a plan to end their rebellion?
Volundr: Yes, I have put together a unit of 500 from each of your great kingdoms, who seek to end this...